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    Re: First exotic vet bill.

    Quote Originally Posted by chapskis1 View Post
    There have been videos posted on here, and I am sure you could probably find them if you search on youtube, but have you thought about "popping" your snake?

    I have never tried it, for fear of hurting my snake (plus I got my snake from a very reputable breeder, so I have no reason to question the sexing). It does look fairly simple though, and from what I understand it is more reliable than probing?

    Later,

    George
    Popping is pretty simple and I have done it to mine. A local pet store asked me to do it it to confirm a couple of (small) BP - I just happened to be in there at the time. You do have to know what you are doing, and be very gently, using both hands, but it 100% accurate.
    Last edited by Chocolate Muffin's; 12-09-2009 at 11:45 AM. Reason: addtion
    Chocolate Muffin (f- normal) - 4 1/2 years old
    Nico N. Wilson (f - normal) - 20 years old

    and introducing:


    Doreanne P. Smithe - 3 years old
    (f - BCI /CRTB)


    WELCOME HOME!
    Doreanne

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